13 Event Marketing jobs in South Africa

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to oversee client campaigns and internal initiatives within our marketing agency. The Project Manager will serve as the bridge between clients, creative teams, and leadership—ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Coordination
• Scope, plan, and schedule marketing projects (campaigns, websites, branding, digital ads, content production).
• Define deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Maintain project documentation, status reports, and risk logs.
• Client Management
• Serve as primary client contact for day-to-day communications.
• Translate client goals into actionable project plans.
• Manage expectations, approvals, and feedback cycles.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Coordinate across design, content, digital, and strategy teams.
• Facilitate daily/weekly standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Ensure workloads are balanced and deadlines realistic.
• Execution & Delivery
• Track progress and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Monitor budgets and project profitability.
• Identify and resolve blockers quickly.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting
• Prepare project status updates for clients and leadership.
• Measure campaign performance against KPIs.
• Provide insights for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project management, ideally in a marketing, creative, or advertising agency.
• Strong understanding of marketing workflows (digital ads, content marketing, branding, design, web builds).
• Proficiency with project management tools (Asana, Jira, Trello, , etc.).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• PMP, Agile/Scrum, or similar certifications (preferred, not required).

Key Skills

• Strategic thinking and attention to detail.
• Strong client service orientation.
• Budgeting and resource management.
• Familiarity with creative and digital marketing processes.
• Problem-solving and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Success Metrics

• On-time delivery rate of projects.
• Client satisfaction scores and retention.
• Project profitability and budget adherence.
• Team collaboration and workload balance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R25 000,00 - R45 000,00 per month

Work Location: Remote

*Job Classification *
Job Classification: Marketing, Communication and Research

Job Post End Date: 31 October 2025

Reporting Line: Head: Digital Marketing Strategy & Innovation

Direct Reports: 3 x Digital Marketing Managers

Job Purpose
The Senior Manager: Digital Marketing Strategy oversees the development of digital marketing initiatives, enhancing capabilities and progressing maturity at Nedbank. They contribute to the effective use of data and marketing technology (MarTech). Leading a team of digital marketing managers and collaborating closely with marketing pods and agile squads, this individual crafts data-driven, performance-focused strategies that align with business objectives to achieve meaningful results. Utilising Nedbank's full MarTech suite, including Adobe Experience Cloud and emerging AI technologies, they enable teams to innovate, personalise client experiences, and boost commercial growth. The role is crucial in converting complex data and technology into effective strategies, ensuring digital marketing efforts are innovative, client-focused, and aligned with Nedbank's vision for future-ready marketing.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Digital Marketing Leadership (50%)

• Lead the development of integrated, measurable, client-centric digital marketing strategies.
• Drive capability building and maturity in digital marketing across teams.
• Partner with pods and agile squads to design, test, and optimise performance-driven campaigns.
• Use insights and analytics to ensure strategies are aligned with business growth and ROI.

MarTech-driven Campaign Enablement (30%)

• Partner with Group Technology and other functions to creatively leverage Adobe Experience Cloud (AEM, Journey Optimiser, Analytics, Target, Firefly, Creative Cloud) and other MarTech tools (e.g. GA4, Apps Flyer).
• Act as a catalyst for MarTech-enabled creativity, guiding marketers across the group in the strategic use of data and technology to enhance campaign impact.
• Ensure MarTech initiatives are tightly integrated with campaign objectives and deliver clear, measurable value.
• Provide strategic input into MarTech enablement roadmaps, focusing on campaign outcomes rather than simply platform adoption.

AI and Advanced Technology Integration (20%)

• Identify and champion opportunities to apply AI and advanced technologies in marketing activity for greater personalisation and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement AI tools that enhance campaign creativity and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the responsible governance of AI and data-driven marketing, ensuring its ethical and impactful use.
• Build awareness and capability across marketing teams on the creative potential and limitations of AI in marketing.

Education & Qualifications
Postgraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field (master's degree is advantageous). Professional certification in Digital Marketing and relevant MarTech tools is advantageous.

Experience

• 7–10 years in senior digital marketing roles, with proven leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategy, build capability, and uplift digital maturity.
• Demonstrated expertise in creatively applying MarTech platforms (preferably Adobe Experience Cloud) to drive marketing success.
• Experience working cross-functionally with technology and data teams.
• Interest and aptitude in AI-driven marketing innovation.
• Agency experience is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Optimising digital marketing channels (web, social, mobile, direct) – Advanced.
• Leveraging digital advertising platforms (including programmatic display, paid search and performance media) – Advanced.
• Agile ways of working and project management – Progressive.
• Process improvement and journey orchestration – Progressive.
• Communication & presentation skills – Advanced.

*BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES *

• Change Leadership – Inspire and guide teams through transformation.
• Cross-Functional Influence – Build alignment across marketing pods, Group Technology, risk and compliance, and external partners.
• Strategic and Conceptual Thinking – Translate complexity into actionable strategies.
• Planning & Project Management – Prioritise, roadmap, and deliver effectively.
• Customer Focus – Keep client-centricity at the core of digital initiatives.
• Ethical Responsibility – Ensure responsible application of AI and data-driven marketing.
• Tenacity & Resilience – Persist through setbacks with determination and a solutions-focused mindset.

*ORGANISATIONAL FIT *

• High Fit Facets: Challenging the status quo, continuous improvement, customer focus, personal growth, planning for long-term success.
• Low Fit Facets: Growth at any cost, geographic dispersion, thriving on risk.

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team

AME Trade: B2B Event Organisers.

AME Trade Ltd was founded in 2006 with the specific aim of creating quality country & industry specific B2B events and digital connect marketing services. With more than 20 years of experience, we have established ourselves as one of the leading independent Conference & Exhibition Organisers in over 20 African Countries with a focus on the Mining, Energy, Finance and Oil & Gas sectors. We are fortunate to collaborate and partner with some of the leading industry brands, experts, financial development institutions as well as public sector stakeholders across the continent including prominent local SME's for our events. Learn More at

The Role

We are currently looking for an experienced marketing manager for conferences and events to market and promote the events, defining and implementing the marketing strategy, work alongside some other marketing executives. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about events, with demonstrated leadership skills and a good understanding of B2B events, and additional language (especially French) is preferred. Travelling and working in fast global developing markets mean this is a role for a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial person.

You will be responsible for:

STRATEGY: defining and planning strategic campaigns for our events to maximise the revenue and reach the target. The scope will be to generate at least 30 new leads per week for the sales team to close and indirectly generate revenue.

LEADERSHIP: mentoring and support the team to maximise their performance, engage with the various contractors and communications agencies in the various countries we operate

EXECUTION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Executing and overseeing marketing campaign activity timelines.

COPYWRITING: Ability to write good content, must be original, eye-catching copy for the use of emails, social posts and websites.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AND NEGOTIATION: Establishing strategic partnerships with influential associations or companies within the industry to deliver traffic and registrations.

INTER-DEPARTMENT RELATIONSHIPS: Working closely with other departments as part of the team to collaborate and manage expectations to deliver set targets.

TECHNICAL: understanding the usage of CRM, and other software in order to produce report and successful campaigns. Ensure traffic to the website increase by 25%, retargeting and SEO.

Skills /requirement/character

2-3 years' experience in a marketing role in B2B Events with a consistent professional and personal track record

Data Analysis and Interpretation:

- Proficiency in data analytics tools and the ability to interpret data trends.

- Experience in utilizing data to optimize marketing strategies and measure campaign effectiveness.

Content Marketing:

- Skills in creating compelling and engaging content for various platforms.

- Understanding of content marketing strategies to attract and retain target audiences.

Social Media Expertise:

- In-depth knowledge of various social media platforms and their advertising features.

- Ability to develop and execute effective social media campaigns to increase brand awareness.

SEO Knowledge:

- Understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) principles to enhance online visibility.

- Familiarity with search engine marketing (SEM) strategies to drive targeted traffic.

Event Technology Integration:

- Proficiency in integrating and utilizing event technology platforms for marketing purposes.

- Knowledge of virtual event platforms and hybrid event strategies.

Budget Management:

- Experience in managing marketing budgets efficiently.

- Ability to allocate resources effectively to maximize ROI.

Networking Skills:

- Strong networking abilities to establish and maintain relationships within the industry.

- Participation in industry events and forums to stay updated on trends and opportunities.

Crisis Management:

- Ability to handle unexpected challenges or crises during events.

- Quick decision-making skills and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

- Collaboration with other departments (e.g., sales, production, operations) to ensure cohesive event execution.

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Global Awareness:

- Understanding of global markets and cultural differences in event marketing.

- Experience in creating marketing strategies for diverse audiences.

Project Management:

- Strong project management skills to ensure seamless execution of marketing campaigns and events.

- Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.

Continuous Learning:

- Commitment to staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

- Willingness to adapt and learn new skills to stay ahead in the dynamic event industry.

Requirements

· BA/MS degree in marketing or a related field

· Proven working experience as B2B marketing manager responsible for a multicultural and diverse team – minimum 2 years

· Demonstrable experience leading and managing a CRM / database

· Highly organised with experience in producing marketing analysis & plan

· Solid knowledge of website platforms (e.g., WordPress), CRM (e.g., Dynamics 365), Excel (e.g., basic formula)

· Knowledge and/or experience of using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), social media platforms, emailing platforms, media & PR strategy

· English & French – native or fluent

· Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking

· Creative, enthusiast, always looking for improvement, and keen to implement new processes.

· Respect deadlines, flexible, accept last-minute changes and work well under pressure.

· Open to travelling and handling on-site marketing during various events.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R15 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience in Marketing conferences and events

Experience:

• Events marketing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Job Purpose:

The Marketing Events & Operations Manager is responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of all Resolute physical and digital events — including Roboticon, Principal Breakfasts, Teacher Symposiums, Innovation Ambassador Showcases, partner webinars, and internal brand activations.

This individual will serve as the operational anchor of the marketing function, ensuring that every event is flawlessly executed, tightly project-managed, and aligned to measurable KPIs — including lead generation, brand visibility, stakeholder satisfaction, and SQL progression.

In addition to event delivery, this role includes managing and coordinating the internal marketing team (digital, design, and partnerships support), tracking timelines and deliverables, and ensuring all projects remain on budget, on message, and on time.

This is a strategic operations role that requires high attention to detail, strong project management skills, comfort working cross-functionally, and the ability to drive results through others.

Key Responsibilities and Duties (include but are not limited to):

1. Event Strategy & Execution

2. Own the end-to-end execution of all physical and digital events, including Roboticon, Principal Breakfasts, and Teacher Symposiums

3. Manage all logistical and creative elements — venue, suppliers, vendors, run-of-show, branding, comms, technical setup, speakers, RSVPs
4. Develop and maintain detailed event playbooks, budgets, and post-event reports
5. Ensure every event has a clear strategic goal (e.g. lead generation, engagement, conversion) and measurable outcomes

2.Campaign & Project Management

• Translate campaign ideas into clear project plans and task ownership
• Maintain the master marketing calendar across all verticals and initiatives
• Manage cross-functional timelines to ensure smooth rollout of campaigns and internal launches
• Create and drive internal feedback loops and track deliverables across marketing pods

3.Team Oversight & Coordination

• Serve as the operational lead across the marketing team (digital, content, design, community)
• Ensure each team member is accountable to deadlines, deliverables, and outcomes
• Support the CGO in aligning strategy to execution through weekly sprint cycles
• Act as a communication bridge between departments and internal stakeholders

4.Partner & Vendor Coordination

• Liaise with sponsors, exhibitors, partners, and vendors before, during, and after events
• Ensure clear contracts, agreed deliverables, and reporting structures are in place for external stakeholders

5.Post-Event & KPI Reporting

• Produce concise debriefs and KPI scorecards after every event and campaign
• Track leads generated, SQL conversion, engagement data, budget variance, and partner impact
• Share learnings with the broader team and incorporate into playbooks for future improvements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Management, Events, or related field
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in event/project management or operations
• Demonstrated experience in leading multi-stakeholder projects and campaigns
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets, project management tools (Notion, ClickUp, Trello), and CRM familiarity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the education, EdTech, or NPO sector
• Familiarity with brand marketing, digital campaign cycles, and lead generation tracking
• Operational knowledge of tools like Canva, Mailchimp, Meta Ads, Google Workspace

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• In-Office: 5 days per week in-office (Pretoria-based)
• Occasional travel for event support and partner activations

Location: Gauteng, Midrand

Reporting to: Marketing Manager

Department: Marketing

Closing date: 31 October 2025

Are you passionate about radio and have experience in events and marketing? Combine your enthusiasm for radio with your creative skills to develop new and exciting ideas with us At Jacaranda FM, we value innovation, creativity and teamwork.

Jacaranda FM has a highly exciting opportunity available We are searching for an intern to join our vibrant and dynamic team. It is a 12 month internship program based at our Midrand offices in Gauteng. For the duration of the internship, a basic stipend will be paid.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

During your internship you will be exposed to the following areas:

You will assist the marketing department in coordinating and implementing all marketing iniatives, thereby learning practical skills involved.

Strategic marketing implementation

• Support the marketing team with planning, implementing, and monitoring marketing campaigns.
• Research marketing campaigns and execute were applicable.
• Work with marketing team to manage brand and marketing initiatives.
• Assist with coordination and implementation of marketing events and/or activations.
• Management of marketing materials and collateral.
• Maintains promotional materials inventory.
• Maintain Marketing Calendar and Meeting Minutes

Stakeholder Management

• Build relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure quality of product from suppliers is up to standard.
• Coordinate all Branding for the events and activations / promotions

Administration

• Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department's activities.
• Maintain schedules / Station calendar for marketing initiatives.
• Respond to general marketing queries.
• Provide administrative and project support for a variety of marketing programs.
• Build presentation and marketing decks.
• Manage payment processes for the department.
• Manage departments contracts and filing of them.

General

• Participate as a member of the marketing team.
• Stay informed with business developments and monitor trends.
• Help identify marketing trends and key opportunities for innovation.
• Learning and working with various types of software for digital marketing.
• Create marketing materials such as white papers, caser studies and presentations.

Educational Requirements:

• Marketing Diploma or Events Management Diploma.

Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Good timekeeping.
• Understanding of Marketing and Digital Marketing.
• Project planning skills.
• Strong relationship-building abilities and a team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Must have a Driver's License.
• Experience in radio (production/programming/marketing) is an advantage.
• Events and Promotion experience.
• Self-starter and able to work independently.
• Good administration skills.
• Solutions Driven.

Recruiter:
Rad Resources

Job Ref:
PTA /JR

Date posted:
Thursday, September 4, 2025

Location:
Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client based in Pretoria is currently seeking to appoint a "Marketing Events Manager" to join their team. Salary R30 000 CTC p/m.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• At least 3 years in project and event management.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in payment recovery or accounts receivable processes.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal teams.
• Analytics, social media management tools.
• Availability to work weekends and flexibility to attend events outside of regular business hours.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of digital advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager).
• Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.

Job Purpose

Responsible for planning & implementing the marketing & communications plan through market research, advertising, promotions, events, incentive programmes, marketing collateral and publicity. Coordinate and oversea marketing activities whilst identifying marketing opportunities to increase the presence of BMW Group SF Brands & their product offering in the marketplace. The Marketing specialist's role also includes developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies tailored to enhance the retail experience and drive sales. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute campaigns, create visually appealing in-Retailer displays, and integrate online and offline efforts for a seamless customer journey. Customer engagement through events, personalized communication, and partnerships is vital. Budget management, leadership, and brand consistency round out their responsibilities, staying ahead of industry trends, and contributing to the overall success of BMW Financial Services South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop & implement marketing & communication plan to increase Brand exposure.
• Writing, editing and communication of creative briefs, presentations, promotional literature, newsletters, etc.
• Marketing Events, planning & execution.
• Support & guide Retailer Network regarding National Campaign/advertising initiatives & media plan.
• To provide Marketing updates & support to Regional Managers.
• Support business lines with POS development.
• Daily Coordination of Retailer Incentive Programmes.
• Participate & present in stakeholder meeting on Marketing updates & initiatives.
• Monitor processes & implement improvements to enhance productivity.
• Ensure that relevant sign off processes are adhered to.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Ensure all locally developed creative marketing material undergo brand review and adhere to brand guidelines.
• Ensure Brand Standards, Brand separation, emails, templates, signatures, fonts, in both internal and external communications are adhered to.
• Steering & coordination of Agencies.
• Provide support to Retailer Network to increase BMW Group SF Brand presence.
• Driving Financial Services POS through ongoing collaboration with SF Sales, NSC Sales and Retailers.
• Responsible for the running of the Retailer Incentive Program for BMW and ALPHERA Financial Services, this includes the points payout verification. administration and the timeous turnaround of point allocation and reporting.
• Responsible for translating & identifying opportunities for the SF Marketing strategy to the Retailer Network.
• Planning and managing of budget.
• Supporting Retailers to fulfil their planned marketing plans/ activities through the Retailer Marketing Fund.
• Support Retailer Network in terms of SF CI.
• Identify opportunities for collaborations with complementary brands, automotive influencers, and local businesses to expand the reach and impact of marketing efforts.
• Adherence to relevant company polices & guidelines, like Sales & marketing guidelines, Sponsorship guidelines, etc.

Educational Background / Professional Knowledge and Experience / Other Skills

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree.
• 3 to 5 years previous experience in a similar Marketing function.
• Broad understanding of the business (motor industry & vehicle finance).
• Strong understanding of marketing principles, strategies, and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey messages to diverse audiences.
• Creative thinking and the ability to develop innovative marketing ideas.
• Proficiency in market research and problem solving to make informed decisions.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple campaigns and tasks.
• Strong inter-personal skills & collaborative nature to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of branding and the ability to maintain consistent brand messaging.
• Strong organizational skills to manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Strong time management with multi-tasking abilities.

Closing Date: 25 September 2025.

Specialist: Marketing and Events

Automotive

Midrand

South Africa

Legal entity:

BMW Financial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.

Location:

Midrand

Job field:

Retail Marketing

Job ID:

Publication date:

General

Full-time

Ground Culture is a company that aims to integrate cultures in South Africa. It's brand has been increasing in popularity quickly over the last few years. Ground Culture Cafe is the largest comedy club in the country, having hosted comedians such as Barry Hilton, Rob van Vuuren, Riaad Moosa, Nik Rabinowitz, Alfred Adriaan, Nina Hastie, Loyisa Gola and many many more. Ground Culture compromises of a Comedy Club in Observatory and operates 3 satellite stores (fixed Food Trucks) in Claremont, Sea Point and Table View. It's growing quickly and needs someone at the helm to ensure we carry out effective marketing strategies while keeping the event calendar full at the same time.

Let's break down the 2 different parts to this role. One is the marketing manager. Here you will ensure the effective carrying out of advertising strategies to get people to buy from either our stores or through Uber Eats. We've done well to establish 4 stores and will continue to grow into more. Your job will be to double the sales in each store, as well as their Uber Eats.

The 2nd part of the job is ensuring that our event line up remains full at Ground Culture Cafe. This means organizing comedians every night of the week and figuring out marketing strategies to sell out every show. We've got an operational team in place, your job is just to fill up with the calendar and figure out ways to sell the shows out every night of the week. The cafe is at the center of the brand and allows us to be in contact with influential South Africans. There is the potential to carry these people over to the rest of the business.

Ground Culture has 4 Food Trucks and a Tuk Tuk (and will probably have 5 food trucks by the time you're hired). This means we have 1 spare food truck to go to events and festivals and to sell directly to the public. We will need you to get in touch with event organizers and get us into the best festivals and events in Cape Town. We will worry about the operations, we just need you to get us in to these events.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of Meta Ads and Google Ads
• Strongly connected in the community in Cape Town with a good understanding of how to reach their hearts
• Marketing Degree (Would be nice but not essential)
• Graphic design experience
• Success at scaling a company
• Good knowledge with using variance AI platforms

This is an amazing opportunity to grow with us. We've had a year on year growth rate of 60% for the last 6 years and we are on track for a 120% growth rate this year. We are heads down scaling as quickly as we can and we need your help to keep that scale up.

Keen to get involved? Apply below.